What is an Orangery?

What is an orangery and how does it differ from a conservatory? Think of an orangery as a high-end luxury structure built for easy living. The main differences between an orangery and conservatory is their base and roof. Orangeries have a brick base with a flat, centralised roof lantern and a conservatory typically has a pitched roof.

The orangery is essentially a traditional, atrium-style conservatory used in the 19th century as a place to house citrus plants during the colder months and to stimulate their growth. The orangery was the epitome of wealth and luxury, becoming a staple in wealthy homeowner’s properties and estates.

Built less from glass and more from brick, an orangery feels like a continuance of the property rather than something that is attached as an afterthought. You gain great privacy and insulation whilst benefits from light enhancing capabilities.

Every orangery can be bespoke-made with your installer guiding you through your roof, window and door options to create a unique addition to your home. You can select the size and shape of your orangery whether you’re looking for a large orangery with expansive floorplan or something more compact.

How Much Does an Orangery Cost?

An orangery can cost up to £88,200. As with conservatories and other glass extensions, the price of an orangery will change greatly depending on a number of items. For example, you will need to specify what material you would like, size, style and design before thinking about other personalisation options such as colour, finish, hardware accessories and configurations.

There are a large amount of options to choose from so that you can tailor your orangery to be within your preferred budget and price range. The best thing about orangeries is that you can keep your budget low with a simple and straight forward design starting from £23,940 and upgrade it with bespoke options if you have more of a budget to play with.

No matter what you opt for, there is an orangery design that will perfectly suit your home.

The orangery is a popular extension choice because it adds a high end look and feel that is a step up from a traditional conservatory or extension. You can add space and enhance the aesthetic of your property increasing the enjoyment of your home and your satisfaction.

Whether you’re looking for an orangery kitchen extension, or you’re looking to add an orangery that adds a separate room to the home for the whole family to enjoy, we can help. We can put you in touch with three local companies that can provide you with a quote for your orangery needs, giving you the choice in terms of cost and budget.

Our orangery cost calculator will give you an instant quote based on the requirements you input, helping you get a guideline price for your orangery extension home improvement project. The company you select will be in charge of keeping your project in budget and keeping you in the loop every step of the way.

Find out more about the average cost of an orangery, what the advantages of adding one to your home are and how to get started with useful pricing tables and guidelines from Conservatory Online Prices.

Small Orangery Price Guidelines

Extension Width (mm)

Extension Projection (mm)

Guide Price

4000

3000

£23940 – £26460

4100

3000

£24538 – £27121

4200

3000

£25137 – £27783

4300

3000

£25735 – £28444

4400

3000

£26334 – £29106

4500

3000

£26932 – £29767

4600

3000

£27531 – £30429

4700

3000

£28129 – £31090

4800

3000

£28728 – £31752

4900

3000

£29326 – £32413

5000

3000

£29326 – £32413

5100

3000

£30523 – £33736

5200

3000

£31122 – £34398

5300

3000

£31720 – £35059

5400

3000

£32319 – £35721

5500

3000

£32917 – £36382

5600

3000

£33516 – £37044

5700

3000

£34114 – £37705

5800

3000

£34713 – £38367

5900

3000

£35311 – £39028

6000

3000

£35910 – £39690

What are the Features and Benefits of an Orangery?

Orangeries traditionally consist of more brick than glazing however this doesn’t mean they won’t add more natural light to your home like a conservatory can. You can opt for ceiling-to-floor glass windows to inject more light into your home, reducing your reliance on artificial lighting and helping save money on your electricity bills.

Your orangery will also enhance the thermal efficiency of your home, keeping it warmer for longer. This is especially helpful in the colder months where your orangery will work to trap warm air inside rather than letting it escape into the atmosphere. This helps save on your energy costs and reduces your carbon footprint, making your orangery a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution.

Increasing the value of your home to up to 7% your orangery is an attractive addition for prospective buyers who will enjoy the features and benefits an orangery extension brings to a property. Making it larger and more spacious as well as adding thermal insulation and ventilation options, it will help with the overall aesthetic of your home as well as the performance.

When you add an orangery to a home you won’t need to worry about draughts or leaks. The insulation that double glazing provides means you won’t have to combat mould or mildew issues either as it eliminates condensation build up and provides a low maintenance solution. You won’t have to spend time or money on the upkeep of your orangery and with its timeless appeal it will look good for years to come.

All of the features and benefits included here will come with a professional and efficient installation carried out by your chosen company.

How Much Does the Installation of an Orangery Cost?

An orangery installation costs between £23,940 and £88,200. The cost of your orangery installation will depend on your selection of material, size, style, design and more. You have a wide range of windows, doors, glazing options, colours, finishes, hardware accessories and other elements that make up your orangery installation. You can get a good idea of the price of your proposed orangery using our online quote calculator.

Average Orangery Price Guidelines (Medium Sized.)

Extension Width (mm)

Extension Projection (mm)

Guide Price

6100

3000

£36508 – £40351

6200

3000

£37107 – £41013

6300

3000

£37705 – £41674

6400

3000

£38304 – £42336

6500

3000

£38902 – £42997

6600

3000

£39501 – £43659

6700

3000

£40099 – £44320

6800

3000

£40698 – £44982

6900

3000

£41296 – £45643

7000

3000

£41895 – £46305

There are several stages involved in the orangery design process, which are usually as follows:

Quotation – We will provide you with some guideline prices and offer to put you in touch with three of our accredited installers. If you’re happy with one of the orangery quotes you’re given, you ask the company in question to proceed.

Design Process – Using the information you’ve provided, your will create a technical orangery conservatory drawing – so that you can preview what your extension will look like before anything has happened.

Technical Survey – A fully-qualified surveyor will visit your property to take measurements. Their findings will then be passed back to your installer so that your orangery products can be manufactured to the right specification.

Plans – These will be drawn using the specifications detailed by the surveyor who visited your property and will be used to build your orangery.

Building Work – The base for your orangery conservatory will be built first. Before this can happen, you’ll need to ensure your installers – or the building company they’ve contracted to complete this all-important first stage – have access to both water and electrical supplies. The walls will then be built, thereby providing a supporting structure for the UPVC frames.

Roof – After the base, walls and windows have been successfully added, it’s time for the final stage of the building process: adding the roof.

Completion – Your orangery has been successfully completed and all you need to do now is collect your guarantee from your installer.

Do I Need Planning Permission for an Orangery?

Conservatories and orangeries are viewed in the same way by Local Planning Authorities when it comes to granting planning permission. That means that exactly the same conditions/limitations apply when it comes to seeking consent.

The company you choose to supply and fit your orangery will take care of this process and any other requirements so that you don’t have to, with a wealth of knowledge in the home improvement industry. They’ll also be able to answer any questions or queries that you may have.

Orangery Planning Permission

Below are some, but not all, of the guidelines you’ll need to bear in mind when thinking through your orangery ideas:

Your orangery cannot be built any further forward than the sidewall of your original property (by which is meant it’s condition as of July 1948, providing it was constructed before that date)

If you decide to build your orangery to the side of your property, it cannot be any greater than 50% of the width of your home.

The orangery cannot take up more than half of the total land surrounding your property. You will also need to factor in the size of any outbuildings when making your calculations – in other words, you should add their dimensions to your blueprint to find out whether your orangery is too big.

If your orangery is situated at the rear of your home and is a single-storey construction, it should not exceed any more than 4 metres in height.

Please bear in mind that these rules are for guidance only and are not meant to be legally binding. They also do not apply to flats, maisonettes or other types of buildings. It is always advisable to contact your Local Planning Authority before commissioning any work – else you could be asked to make retrospective changes to your orangery designs or even take down the structure completely.

If you think you need planning permission for your orangery, the government’s online planning portal is the best place to start. Whether you need help with something relatively simple – like finding your Local Planning Authority – or more information about building regulations, you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for.

Please be aware that you may need to register on the site for planning permission and to prove compliance with building regulations before you can start building your orangery. What’s the difference between the two? Planning is concerned with how a property looks and interacts with its immediate environment – whereas building control is about the construction of that building from a health and safety perspective.

Confused? Don’t worry. If you need help to get planning permission for an orangery, you can speak to your local authority. Your chosen installer will also be able to help you navigate the red tape – it’s what you’re paying them for.

Finding an Accredited Orangery Installer

Most installers now offer conservatory and orangery design services. But how can you tell which ones to trust? The majority of installers will be registered with an accreditation of scheme of some sort – it’s quite easy to spot accredited installers through their displayed logos on their website.

Conservatory Online Prices has a wide network of trusted, local accredited installers. We can put you in touch with up to three recommended installers in your area for free, no obligation quotations.

The Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS)

This is a consumer protection organisation that can mediate in the event that a homeowner has a dispute with one of its accredited members. It is the only organisation of its type operating within the double glazing sector and it’s completely free to use. It’s also very difficult for an orangery installer to become a member of the DGCOS – as they need to pass a twelve-step accreditation process.

If you pay a deposit to your installer, and they are DGCOS registered, it means that your money is protected in the (hopefully unlikely) event that your orangery installer goes out of business before completing the work.

The DGCOS does not charge homeowners in the event that mediation is necessary. It promises to:

Help fully resolve any issues free of charge;

Provide inspections (also at no cost) to help with product or installation issues (although this is not guaranteed and is at their discretion);

Help homeowners to resolve any disputes without any need for them to incur legal costs;

Provide access to a fund that can be used for compensation, thereby ensuring homeowners aren’t left out of pocket.

Orangery installers must also prove their competence over time. That is to say, they are rigorously re-assessed to prove they are just as competent and reliable as when they first joined the DGCOS.

Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme

FENSA was established as what’s referred to as a Competent Person Scheme (or CPS). It is responsible for regulating double glazing companies – specifically those operating within the window and door sector of the industry. As with the DGCOS, you have to apply for FENSA membership by proving your ability as an orangery installer to fully comply with current building regulations.

If you want to check whether an orangery installer is a member, you can use FENSA’s online search tool to find them: by name, location or their FENSA company number.

Online Conservatory Prices – Our Role

Our national network of accredited orangery installers have all been vetted by our expert team. But we cannot say for certain which bodies they are registered with – so we would always recommend running some checks yourself if you want further information about a particular company’s expertise.

What is the Average Price of an Orangery Extension?

An orangery extension can cost between £23,940 and £82,200 on average. They are a popular home improvement solution providing extended room, a luxury aesthetic, thermal efficiency and increased value.

With a style to suit any property type, whether you own a modern property or something more traditional such as a period property, an orangery can enhance the aesthetic and bring with it a new and improved look and feel.

You won’t have to compromise on style over functionality with a professionally installed orangery. With Conservatory Online Prices you can receive a quote from three reputable companies that are local to you, who have a wealth of knowledge in the home improvement industry and can provide you with the orangery you’ve always dreamed of.

You can get an idea of what the price of your orangery with our online calculator, giving you guideline pricing and costs so that you can work out how much you’d like to budget for.

Large Orangery Prices

Extension Width (mm)

Extension Projection (mm)

Guide Price

7100

3000

£42493 – £46966

7200

3000

£43092 – £47628

7300

3000

£43690 – £48289

7400

3000

£44289 – £48951

7500

3000

£44887 – £49612

7600

3000

£45486 – £50274

7700

3000

£46084 – £50935

7800

3000

£46683 – £51597

7900

3000

£47281 – £52258

8000

3000

£47880 – £52920

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FAQs

How much is an Orangery conservatory?

As with conservatories, the price of an Orangery will change greatly depending on the type of materials you use and your overall design preferences. As a guide price, expect to pay upwards of £20,000 for a decent one. This price might reduce if you are willing to make concessions. It’s possible to buy a small timber-framed orangery for circa £8000, but it will be built using cheaper materials – and you’ll probably have to spend money to repair it later and throughout its lifecycle.

How should I design my Orangery?

Orangeries traditionally use a lot of brick. To avoid a closed-in feeling, you could opt for ceiling-to-floor glass at the front. This would let in a lot of light and make your orangery feel less claustrophobic. Although at night time you could use blinds, during the day your contemporary orangery would feel less private – so you need to think carefully about whether design is more important to you than practicality.

Should I choose aluminium or UPVC for my window frames?

Aluminium is stronger than UPVC. From an orangery design perspective it is also a better choice, as its frame are thinner. This not only looks better, it also lets more light into the property and gives you a better – and less obstructed – view of your garden. UPVC is still durable and is easy to clean. Both styles can be colour-coded according to preference, but the choices with UPVC are limited to set colours. Aluminium frames can be spray-painted to match any colour, which means they can be fully personalised.

What is thermally efficient glass?

Thermally efficient glass is filled with gas (normally argon). This helps prevent heat from escaping from your orangery – which in turn helps to maintain a pleasant climate for you to enjoy. It also helps keep your orangery more energy efficient and controls your heating cost. Thermally efficient glass can also be self-cleaning. It can take about a week to activate, after which it uses a titanium coating to break down the dirt and wash it away (using a hydrophilic process that doesn’t leave behind any nasty streaks).

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